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what are the different types of fire extinguishers? Give a brief account of soda acid fire extinguisher with a neat labelled diagram . First answerer will be marked as brainliest​

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Answered by itzFLiNT
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Soda acid type extinguisher acts by cutting off supply of air. ... It increases the percentage of carbon dioxide in air (CO2 is non supporter of combustion). This type of fire extinguisher contains a bottle of sulphuric acid supported by a metallic container filled with a baking soda solution.

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Answered by rajkumarh
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Foam Extinguishers

Foam Extinguisher.These are the most common type of fire extinguishers used for class B fires. However, these are water-based which means they these can also be used for class A fires.

Water Extinguishers

Water extinguishers are mostly used for class A fire risk. It has a bright red label. This type of extinguisher is used for fires caused by various organic materials including fabrics, textiles, coal, wood, cardboard and paper among others.

Dry Powder Extinguishers

The standard dry powder extinguishers are also known as ABC extinguishers as these can be used for class A, class B and class C fires. However, these should not be used in enclosed spaces as the dry powder.

Wet Chemical Extinguishers

Wet chemical extinguishers are designed for use on Class F fires, involving cooking oils and fats. They can also be used on Class A fires although it is more usual to have a foam

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Extinguishers

CO2 extinguishers are mainly used for electrical fire risks and are usually the main fire extinguisher type provided in computer server rooms. They also put out Class B fires. CO2 extinguishers suffocate fires by displacing the oxygen.

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